WA Innovation Calendar

Pre-COP31 Leaders Summit: Climate, Energy & Security
2026-09-18 07:30 - 16:00 (Australia/Perth) | Perth WA, Western Australia, Australia
Bringing together collective voices for an open dialogue on Climate, Energy and Security for a Stable Future.
The Pre-COP31 Leaders Summit: Climate, Energy & Security will host six high level policy conversations bringing together senior executives, academics, economists, scientists and regional leaders and policy experts.
Panels:

COP31 Priorities & Australia’s Negotiating Role: From Global Commitments to Regional Leadership
Resources, Critical Minerals & Strategic Supply Chains: Mining, Materials and the Geopolitics of the Net-Zero Economy
Financy, Institutions & Policy Delivery: Turning Leadership and Commitments into Real-World Outcomes
Net Zero Pathways, Energy Systems & Security: Designing Credible Net Zero Transitions that Delivery Reliability, Affordability and Security
Climate, Energy & National Security: Energy, Infrastructure and Climate Risk as Security Multipliers
Climate Resillience, State Capacity & Regional Stability: Strengthening Resilience to Protect Sovereignty and Development

WA Private Wealth Adviser Forum
2026-09-23 13:30 - 17:30 | The Ritz Carlton, 1 Barrack Street, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
PWNs annual Private Wealth Adviser Forum comes to Perth, bringing the state’s leading advisers to families of significant wealth together for a half-day of practical learning, peer exchange, and discussion on the future of family office advice.
As generational wealth transfer accelerates, advisers are expected to deliver more than technical expertise. Families now expect guidance through family dynamics that cross generations, geographies, and governance structures — and PWN is where advisers come to build that capability.
This Forum is designed to meet that shift — strengthening skills, sharpening commercial practice, and building a trusted community of leading advisers.
Suitable for any professionals working closely with individuals and families of significant wealth; Lawyers, Accountants, Wealth Managers, Financial Planners, Technology Consultants, Family Office Executives and Advisers, Family Business Advisers, Estate Planning Specialists, Trustees, Insurance and Risk Advisers, Psychologists and Family Coaches working with family enterprises.

Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition
2026-10-06 08:00 - 2026-10-08 17:00 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, 6000, Australia
The Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition is the region’s premier event for the land defence sector, connecting Australian and international defence, industry, government, academia, and technology leaders in support of national and regional security.
Held biennially over three days, Land Forces is a dynamic platform for engagement, featuring a comprehensive international industry exhibition, a specialist conference program with presentations and symposia from leading defence institutions, and extensive networking opportunities.
As the land domain continues to evolve through innovation, investment, and strategic partnerships, Land Forces provides a vital interface for stakeholders to explore capability development, supply chain integration, and future force design.

IAB Australia Perth Market Update 2026
2026-10-14 14:00 - 17:30 | Perth Town Hall, 601 Hay Street, Perth, WA, Australia
The IAB Australia are coming back to WA to provide a market update together with a range of critical industry topics. IAB members, publishers, tech vendors, agencies and marketers will attend this session with 3 hours of content followed by networking.
The event will cover key topics from both a local and global perspective affecting the online advertising industry from product, people and operational perspectives.

Semiconductor Australia 2026 - Virtual Conference
2026-10-22 05:00 - 14:00 | online, Australia
Semiconductors are the single most important technology on the planet, underpinning all advanced capabilities from AI, quantum, defence, advanced manufacturing, renewables, electronics, to biomedical applications. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of our domestic deep-tech industry and their role in Australia’s economic development.
Semiconductor Australia 2026 brings together Australia’s brightest deep-tech entrepreneurs, industry and innovation policy makers, and the international investor community to help secure Australia’s deep-tech and advanced manufacturing future.
Join the country’s leading deep-tech entrepreneurs, policy makers, research leaders, and investors as we map the roadmap for Australia’s semiconductor future.

SecureIT Conference 2026
2026-10-22 08:30 - 16:00 | Fraser’s Kings Park, 60 Fraser Avenue, Perth, WA, 6005, Australia
SecureIT26 is ISACA Perth’s conference that bringing together senior professionals, decision-makers, and leaders across IT audit, risk, cybersecurity, governance, and financial crime.
This year’s theme, Governing the Digital Ledger, explores how blockchain, digital identity, digital currencies, and emerging cryptographic technologies are reshaping risk, accountability, and trust across both public and private sectors.
As these technologies become embedded in critical infrastructure, organisations are expected to understand how they can be governed, audited, and secured in real-world environments.

iiF 2026 | Innovative Industries of the Future
2026-10-27 08:00 - 2026-10-28 17:00 | Bunbury Regional Enertainment Centre (BREC), 2 Blair Street, Bunbury, WA, 6230, Australia
Innovative Industries of the Future (iiF) 2026 puts defence and advanced manufacturing at the heart of Western Australia’s regional growth story.
Held over four days in Bunbury, iiF brings together industry, government, academia, and investors to explore the opportunities emerging from the South West Defence Hub, the rapid rise of automation, robotics, and additive manufacturing. This sits alongside three further pillars powering the South West forward, agritech, energy, and the circular economy, with enablers spanning artificial intelligence and critical technologies, workforce, First Nations engagement, and construction.
Hosted by the South West Development Commission at the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre, the program runs from Monday to Thursday:
Monday 26 October: Industry tours across the South West, including the Collie Just Transition and Bunbury Waterfront, revealing live projects on the ground.
Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 October: Two main conference days with keynotes from Dr Jordan Nguyen and Dr Renee Wootton Tomlin, distinguished panels, concurrent workshops, an investment showcase, robotics demonstrations, and a youth workforce finale. Evenings bring the Regional Revelry networking function.
Thursday 29 October: Board Room Discussions, where senior leaders and experts tackle the region’s complex challenges and help clarify the path forward.
Theme: From innovation to impact, driving transformation and industry opportunities in regional hubs and communities.
Register and view the full program at iifconference.com.au.

WA Innovators of the Year Awards Ceremomy 2026
2026-11-02 18:00 - 19:00 | TBC, Western Australia, Australia
Western Australia’s (WA) Innovators of the Year awards program recognises local businesses, government entities and young people that have developed an outstanding innovative product, technology or service.
Administered by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification, the program has also raised the profile of WA’s innovation ecosystem, helped to spotlight local talent and supported the growth of the State’s innovation-based industries. In 2026, the program will recognise WA innovators across eight award categories:

Emerging Innovation Award
Growth Innovation Award
Advanced Manufacturing Award
Community Benefit and Wellbeing Award
Energy Innovation Award
Government Innovation Award
Great for the State Award
Young Innovators Award

Entrepreneurial Educator Exchange (E3 Connect)
2026-11-11 13:00 - 14:00 | online, Australia
Examine how entrepreneurial capabilities can be made visible, credible, and measurable through intentional evidence, assessment, and reporting practices. Educators will see examples of how schools are capturing capability growth and communicating progress in ways that support learning, accountability, and student pathways.
Whether you are an E3 unconference alumni or keen to know more about introducing entrepreneurial education into your school and teaching practice, this session is for you!

WiTWA Tech [+] Conference 2026
2026-11-12 08:30 - 17:30
Join a community of women supporting women – because when we accelerate together, the whole industry moves forward.

Be inspired by industry leaders: Hear powerful keynotes and panels from WA’s top innovators and changemakers, sharing insights you won’t find anywhere else.
Connect in a unique community: Network in a room where most attendees are women in tech from WA, building genuine relationships that open doors.
Boost your career: Get exclusive 1:1 time with exhibitors, explore opportunities, and even lock in the job you’ve been looking for.
Enjoy the full experience: A full day of inspiring sessions, fully catered so you can focus on learning and connecting.
Celebrate together: Wrap up with networking drinks — the perfect chance to relax, celebrate achievements, and grow your professional circle.
Career development: Gain practical insights and connections to help you take the next step in your professional journey.
Be part of the movement: Join WA’s largest community championing diversity and inclusion in technology — and play your part in shaping the future of tech.

BSides Perth 2026
2026-11-13 08:00 - 2026-11-14 17:00 | UWA Business School, 8716 Hackett Drive, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
Western Australia’s largest community-driven cybersecurity conference — where practitioners share knowledge, challenge ideas, and build community.
BSides Perth brings together security practitioners, researchers, students, and enthusiasts for two days of genuine knowledge sharing. Every dollar of sponsorship and ticket revenue is invested directly back into the event — into the venue, swag, food, and the community that makes it worthwhile. Expect high-quality technical talks, hands-on workshops, a challenging CTF, and the chance to meet the people building and defending Australian security infrastructure.
Register here

WiTWA Tech [+] Awards Night 2026
2026-11-13 18:00 - 23:30
Step into an evening of elegance, inspiration, and connection as we honour the remarkable women driving innovation and change across the tech industry.
The WiTWA Tech [+] Awards Night 2026 recognises outstanding achievements at every level – from emerging leaders to industry trailblazers – celebrating the power of diverse voices shaping our future.
This milestone event brings together colleagues, networks, friends, businesses, not-for-profits, and government to celebrate excellence and build meaningful connections in a safe, inclusive, and vibrant environment.

10th Drill & Blast Down Under Conference 2026
2026-11-17 08:00 - 2026-11-19 17:00 | Optus Stadium, 333 Victoria Park Drive, Burswood, Western Australia, 6100, Australia
The International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE) Australian Chapter are proud to announce the dates for the 10th Drill & Blast Down Under Conference 2026 on the 17th, 18th & 19th of November at Optus Stadium, Perth, Western Australia.
The Conference Committee has sourced a diverse mix of topics covering optimisation, digitisation, modelling & AI, explosives, specialty blasting, drilling, underground vibration, environment and wall control.

WA International Men's Day 2026 - Leaders Breakfast
2026-11-19 06:30 - 10:00 | Fraser’s Kings Park, 60 Fraser Avenue, Perth, WA, 6005, Australia
The International Men’s Day Leaders’ Breakfast will be a meaningful and inspiring gathering, bringing together professionals, corporate executives, and industry leaders to recognise the real positive impact of men across Western Australia.
This year’s event embraces the theme “Lead with Purpose”, a call to celebrate positive, male leadership while encouraging continued progress, towards more inclusive and compassionate workplaces and thus, delivering us a stronger community.
This event will highlight the many ways men support, mentor and create positive change, by bringing together leaders in corporates, legal, mining, medicine, community and sports to the everyday role models whose contributions often go unseen.

Digitalisation & AI In Mining Australia Conference
2026-11-25 08:00 - 2026-11-26 17:00 | Novotel Perth, 221 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, WA, Australia
Australia’s Premier AI & Digital Innovation Summit for the Mining Sector.
The 2026 Digitalisation & AI in Mining Australia Conference will bring together the mining sector’s most forward-thinking leaders, technology pioneers, and operational experts to explore how Artificial Intelligence, digital transformation, and emerging technologies are reshaping the mining industry. This is the place where innovation meets action — where strategies are born, partnerships are forged, and the future of mining is defined.
REGISTER HERE

First Nations House Summit 2026
2026-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 | The Kingsman, Riverside Drive, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Join us at FNH Australia Summit 2026, a national gathering showcasing First Nations leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship and cultural exchange.
Held at The Kingsman in Perth, the Summit will bring together Indigenous leaders, founders, creatives, investors, government and industry partners to build opportunity, strengthen collaboration and elevate First Nations excellence.
Date: Monday, 7 December 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

WA International Women's Day 2027 - Leaders Breakfast
2027-03-05 06:30 - 10:00 | Fraser’s Kings Park, 60 Fraser Avenue, Perth, WA, 6005, Australia
Join For Purpose Leaders for a moving and inspiring morning as we celebrate International Women’s Day 2027 with a special breakfast honouring the remarkable women who have shaped Western Australia’s history — not only through leadership and activism, but also through the often-unrecognised roles of motherhood, caregiving, and community building.
Guided by this year’s theme, Lead the Change, we recognise that leadership is not confined to a single path or sector. Too often, conversations around leadership happen within silos — yet the skills, insights, and experiences that define great leadership are transferable, adaptable, and enriched by diverse perspectives. This event brings together voices from across industries, creating a space to learn from one another and lead beyond boundaries.

IUPAC International Conference on Chemical Thermodynamics
2027-08-15 08:00 - 2027-08-19 17:00 | Perth WA, Western Australia, Australia
The 28th IUPAC International Conference on Chemical Thermodynamics will be taking place in Perth, Western Australia from 15–19 August 2027.
ICCT2027 is being organised by the Future Energy Exports Cooperative Research Centre (FEnEx CRC).
Conference Topics: Energy and Sustainability, Bio and Pharmaceutical Materials, Phase Equilibria and Fluid Properties, Organic Materials and Polymers, Inorganic Materials and Metals, Ionic Fluids and Deep Eutectic Solvents, Soft Matter, Colloids, and Complex Fluids, Surfaces, Interfaces, and Confinement, Modelling and Simulation and Instrumentation and Methods
More information and registration
